Site Information

Complete page 8 and 9 in the Student Pre-visit Booklet for this section.

Learning Intention

To learn more about the investigation site, its historical and current use to assist with planning the scientific investigation.

Inquiry Questions:

What are the features of Bobbin Head?

What are the fieldwork sites that will be investigated?

How has the area, and its use by people, changed over time?

Explore Bobbin Head by Air

Bobbin Head - NSW - Australia - Phantom 3 ProYouTube (2.27 min)

Aboriginal history and culture

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The NPWS Connecting to Country at Bobbin Head is a digital experience that features beautiful short films that will take you through the park’s river systems, estuaries, Aboriginal cultural heritage sites and rainforests.

Visitor Information

The National Parks and Wildlife website for Bobbin Head provides visitor information on the picnic area, including facilities, what to see and accessibility.

Australian Meteorology provides climate data for Bobbin Head

Study Site

Risk Management

Risk Assessment

The University of Wollongong's Fieldwork Reisk Assessment Guide provides information on the potential risks for those undertaking fieldwork. This is an important document when preparing for fieldwork.

Weather Preparation

The Weatherzone and BOM sites provide a range of information about historic weather data and also will assist in preparing for weather conditions on the day of the fieldtrip.